In late summer, we welcome its arrival with open arms and ready plates.
Here’s why Silver Queen corn is worth the waitand the huntevery summer.
What Is Silver Queen Corn?
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Silver Queen is a key in of sweet corn.
The cultivar is categorized as standard or normal sugary.
Its a late-season corn, harvested from June to October.
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For many, then and now, it means the arrival of summer.
The yellow corn is only second best.
What Makes Silver Queen So Good?
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Others appreciate the quick cooking time for the tender kernels.
Whatever the reason, Silver Queen has die-hard fans.
In part, it’s due to fond memories.
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Like many sweet corn cultivars, Silver Queen grows well in the South.The taste is reminiscent of summer.
Why Is Silver Queen Hard To Find?
The problem with Silver Queen is that it loses its sweetness quickly.
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Still, the mystique of Silver Queen remains.
When you find some, youll want to protect it at all costs.
For the best flavor,store your Silver Queen cornbounty in the refrigerator.
When the corn gets hot, the sugars that make it so sweet are converted into starch.
Keeping it cold delays the process.
The corn will keep in the refrigerator for two days before it starts to lose flavor.
How Do You Eat Silver Queen?
Silver Queen is getting increasingly rare.
If you find it, you’ve found a real Southern treasure.
And as football season begins each August, this dish makes the perfect tailgate dip for your chips.
There are plenty of variations you might make, too, depending on what you have on hand.
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